Question

When were the early Indian sculptures added to the Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh?

• A. 3rd century BC
• B. 1st century BC
• C. 5th century AD
• D. 7th century AD

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1st century BC

- The entrances of the Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, were embellished with early Indian sculptures in the 1st century BC. - This stupa is celebrated as one of the most impressive monuments of its time. - From the 3rd century BC to the 11th century AD, Sanchi, along with other prominent centers such as Sarnath and Mathura, witnessed a sustained evolution in art, reflecting a rich and lasting artistic heritage. - The Sanchi Stupa is an important Buddhist site in India, containing some of the nation's earliest stone structures.